The project is located along University Avenue, just two blocks from the North Berkeley BART Station. Panoramic Interests and Lindgren are responsible for the project as co-developers.

The four-story structure is expected to accept its first residents soon, occupying the 39 private studios, with access to a community kitchen. Berkeley-based non-profit Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency will operate the building. The team has promised to provide staff on-site at all times who can help with case management, job navigation, mental health and addiction recovery, and applying for medical care benefits.

Stackhouse De la Peña Trachtenberg Architects served as the project’s entitlement architect, and Oakland-based Design Draw Build is the executive architect. The U-shaped complex is built around a central open-air courtyard with seating and landscaping designed by Miller Company. Facade materials include metal panels and terracotta.

The engineering team included Rockridge Geotechnical, Dolmen Consulting Engineers, Steenhof Building, IMEG, and Kister Savio & Rei. Hawk Development was the project’s general contractor, and Lindgren, a subsidiary of Swinerton, is a co-developer with Panoramic.